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1792 Rochdale Halfpenny F-The Rochdale Shield of arms RV-man weaving in a loom

1792 Rochdale Halfpenny F-The Rochdale Shield of arms RV-man weaving in a loom

$ 66

Availability: 69 in stock
  • Composition: Copper
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Year: 1792
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Excellent condition given coin is 223 years old
  • Grade: extremely fine
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Kershaw's Clothmakers Arms & Weaver Rochdale Halfpenny 1792
    Kershaw's Rochdale (Lancashire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1792. Obverse: The Arms of the Clothworkers' Company with a ram crest: “ROCHDALE HALFPENNY 1792”. Reverse: View of seated weaver working in his loom. Edge inscription is completely readable: “PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF IOHN KERSHAW”. John Kershaw appears to have been a mercer and draper with a business in Rochdale, and is also thought to have been concerned with a woollen factory in the town. Excellent collectable condition.
    This coin is 223 years old!